The People’s Choice Awards for the Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize have been announced!

Crowd favourite Shona Wilson has been awarded the People’s Choice Award at Manly Art Gallery & Museum for the second year running, for her work Precious.  Made from insect wings and parts, the work explores what scientists have termed the ‘insect apocalypse’ and the preciousness of these small creatures. 

Northern Beaches local Tate Boswarva was the People’s Choice winner for Design at Curl Curl Creative Space. Made from upcycled denim, soft plastic packaging, chewing gum containers, plastic bottles and other found materials, her wearable art challenges over consumption, fast-fashion and the impact of plastic waste on the environment.

At Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, the People’s Choice Award for young artists and designers went to 14-year-old Sierra Knights for her beautiful creation of the endangered whale shark. The self confessed ‘shark fanatic’ created the stunning work from recycled paper and cardboard. 

Now in its fourth year, the Environmental Art & Design Prize continues to build on its reputation with an increase of 15% in entries this year from across the nation.

The exhibition features thought-provoking works by 200 artists and designers from across Australia at three Northern Beaches locations. Visitors were able to vote for their favourite work at all three venues. 

Each winner receives $1000 in prize money to support their creative practices. 

Thanks to everyone who came and saw the exhibition and voted for their favourite artwork. 

If you missed it, don’t worry, we'll be back again in 2025!

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